Lena-Winslow Panthers (Lena, IL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders (Ashton, IL), 44-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Lena-Winslow upgrades its record to 9-4 on the season. The Panthers travel to East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL) to play the Warriors in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 5-4. East Dubuque won 68-46 in their recent non-league bout against Morrison (Morrison, IL)

Next up, the Raiders play the Oregon Hawks (Oregon, IL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 13. Ashton-Franklin Center will attempt to upgrade on its 9-6 season record. The Hawks go into the bout with a 2-10 record after their 39-33 non-league loss to Warren (Warren, IL).